Swanson awarded Fine Homes Specialist designation

Philip Swanson, of Prudential Joy Tarbell Realty in North Conway, has been designated as a Fine Homes Specialist by The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc., one of the largest real estate networks in the industry.Swanson was awarded this designation for exemplifying professionalism and commitment to representing buyers and sellers in the fine homes marketplace.Prudential Real Estates definition of a fine home is a residential property in the top 10 percent of its respective marketplace. To qualify for the designation, Prudential Real Estate requires that associates have a minimum of one years experience as a real estate professional and meet or exceed company standards for their particular office. Also, they must have listed at least two fine homes in the past year or closed one fine home transaction, and earned five personal electives points through criteria set by Prudential Real Estate.Swanson has worked at Prudential Joy Tarbell Realty the last two years, concentrating on upper-tier properties in the Mount Washington Valley.Buyers and sellers of luxury residential properties and estates have high expectations of the people they choose to work with, said Lucy Erdelac, director of Fine Homes and Resort Properties for The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc. The professionals they hire must have some level of accomplishment and experience. Customers who select to work with a Prudential Real Estate sales professional who has been designated as a Fine Homes Specialist can be assured they will receive the absolute highest level of quality service and expertise.By accepting the designation, Swanson has agreed to participate in future Fine Homes International training offered by Prudential Real Estate. Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services is Prudential Financials integrated real estate brokerage franchise and relocation services business.Swanson is also part of the Prudentials commercial division and carries the RECS designation, which is awarded to Real Estate Professionals who have demonstrated their ability to utilize the Internet and other cyberspace tools to assist their commercial and residential clients in a highly effective manner.Founded in 1994, Prudential Joy Tarbell Realty is a full service real estate brokerage firm specializing in value-range marketing and fine homes. For more information, call (603) 356-7200, Ext. 20, e-mail Philip@JTRealty.com or check the Web site at www.JTRealty.com.Prudential Joy Tarbell Realty is located on Route 16 in North Conway, across from Bagels Plus.